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title: "700010271 - OIP/0069 LAPDS"
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# 700010271 - OIP/0069 LAPDS

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/700010271-oip-0069-lapds-ocds-h6vhtk-04077d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "700010271 - OIP/0069 LAPDS". Published status: award. Published Value: Value not published. Lot information not published. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** RECORDED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 0
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electric motors, generators and transformers, Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, Purchase
- **Delivery Location:** UKH35
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **Awarded Value:** £2,855,949 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04077d`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/700010271-oip-0069-lapds-ocds-h6vhtk-04077d#tl-md)

## Description
The Authority had a requirement for the purchase, validation and through life support for Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS). LAPDS is a plug-in, outdoor distribution system that supplies the power needs of temporary domestic and technical accommodation installations globally. It distributes three-phase and single-phase mains power (230V and 110V) available for catering, air conditioning,
heating and welfare facilities. LAPDS can be supplied from generators via a Generator Interface Unit or from a permanent Host Nation Supply (HNS).
The Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OI DT), part of the Land Equipment Operating Centre in DE&S, is responsible for the procurement and in-service support of equipment used by the British ARMY during operations. The Project Aim is to deliver additional Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) to replenish stocks and support Exercises and Operations until the future projects Manoeuvre
Shelter (MAN S) and Static Infrastructure and Project (SIP) delivers a replacement. There are currently not enough In-Service LAPDS assets to meet the current operational reserve and support the increased demands and usage for LAPDS on Exercises and Operations. Therefore, this procurement is required to ensure the capability is uplifted to fulfil anticipated demands for on-going and future Operations and Exercises.
To provide potential providers with guidance on the desired scope, key requirements are summarised below. The key requirements set out are not exhaustive but does give an indication of the Users Key Requirements.
Equipment Key Requirements:
a) LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments.
b) The system shall be capable of being transported and stored at the lowest value of atmospheric pressure for the highest elevation contemplated for NATO forces.
c) The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation
d) LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading
e) LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms.
f) The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics.
g) LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment.
h) The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life.
-Logistical Support Key Requirements:
ILS Elements to support initial equipment procurement, to include;
a) Supportability Analysis
b) Initial Spares identification and supply
c) Technical Documentations to support Trials, Training and initial delivery.
d) Training provision
ILS Elements to support the equipment throughout its In-Service life, to include:
e) Continued spares support
f) Upkeep of Technical Documentation
g) OEM Repair capability

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 029123-2023-700010271-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Blakley Electrics**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-86580`
  - Value: £2,855,949 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 029123-2023-700010271-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,855,949
  - Signed Date: 05/06/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F029123-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-03T13:43:36.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T07:24:42.840Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04077d